In such a short amount of words it is hard to tell any story. See if you can write a story that sets expectations and subverts them in the word limit. Change the genre from horror to funny or the opposite. Or trick the reader into believing there is something there is not and reveal it in the last line. Surprise us. Here is an example of a short story by Hemingway: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.

zanlexus

257 reads

Perspective

A haunting chant floated through the door as we pushed it open with a creak.

Inside, the giant image of a tortured man loomed on the wall.

And someone was feeding people… a body!???

I seized my friends’ arm. “What is this place?”

She smacked me. “A Catholic Church, silly.”

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Challenge

Twist Ending in 50 words or less.

In such a short amount of words it is hard to tell any story. See if you can write a story that sets expectations and subverts them in the word limit. Change the genre from horror to funny or the opposite. Or trick the reader into believing there is something there is not and reveal it in the last line. Surprise us. Here is an example of a short story by Hemingway: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.

sandflea68

145 reads

Abracadabra

She began to peel layers slowly – first ruddy tan, then splotchy red, then streaks of sinewy white. She felt tantalized, discovering what was under the façade of tight binding which shackled her. When she was finished, she was amazed that there was absolutely nothing there.

He no longer existed.

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Challenge

Twist Ending in 50 words or less.

In such a short amount of words it is hard to tell any story. See if you can write a story that sets expectations and subverts them in the word limit. Change the genre from horror to funny or the opposite. Or trick the reader into believing there is something there is not and reveal it in the last line. Surprise us. Here is an example of a short story by Hemingway: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.

SayMeow

76 reads

Rip.

There is a sickening crack as it snaps apart, smearing the white blanket with a thick scarlet substance.

“These fries are too crunchy,” he says, chewing on one nonetheless.

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Challenge

Twist Ending in 50 words or less.

In such a short amount of words it is hard to tell any story. See if you can write a story that sets expectations and subverts them in the word limit. Change the genre from horror to funny or the opposite. Or trick the reader into believing there is something there is not and reveal it in the last line. Surprise us. Here is an example of a short story by Hemingway: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.

AlloraJewel

100 reads

Perfection

Today was finally the day. The venue was beautiful, the flowers perfectly arranged, and she had everybody she loved in one place. She had the most beautiful dress on. All eyes were on her.

What a perfect day? She thought as she laid a flower on her dead fiancé’s chest.

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Challenge

Twist Ending in 50 words or less.

In such a short amount of words it is hard to tell any story. See if you can write a story that sets expectations and subverts them in the word limit. Change the genre from horror to funny or the opposite. Or trick the reader into believing there is something there is not and reveal it in the last line. Surprise us. Here is an example of a short story by Hemingway: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.

Mazzmyrrheyes

194 reads

Indelible Ink

Spring yields summer;

Thoughts of you

Fists of flowers;

Blush and blue

Fall, crimson leaves

Rain’s pounding kiss

Moon’s silver weave

Pierced cloud‘s eclipse

Season’s, hues — all syllables

But, green speaks best of you

In volumes, writ indelible

By hand, in black and blue

*****

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

1-800-799-7233

Photo Credit: Kensington Flowers

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Challenge

Twist Ending in 50 words or less.

In such a short amount of words it is hard to tell any story. See if you can write a story that sets expectations and subverts them in the word limit. Change the genre from horror to funny or the opposite. Or trick the reader into believing there is something there is not and reveal it in the last line. Surprise us. Here is an example of a short story by Hemingway: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.

cnwilder

88 reads

Bound

She squirmed, desperate for freedom. Head throbbing, mind racing, she struggled to remember, why was she bound and helpless? Nothing. No memories, only a burning need for freedom. With a mighty flail, her bindings tore. Crumpled wings unfurled, flexed, pumped to life, and carried her away on the wind, reborn.

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Challenge

Twist Ending in 50 words or less.

In such a short amount of words it is hard to tell any story. See if you can write a story that sets expectations and subverts them in the word limit. Change the genre from horror to funny or the opposite. Or trick the reader into believing there is something there is not and reveal it in the last line. Surprise us. Here is an example of a short story by Hemingway: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.

querencia

87 reads

Friends

She was lucky to have so many friends. Jane is great at listening to your troubles, Maggie has the sweetest smile, and Ana will stay by your side when you need her.

Look beond the smell of their decaying bodies and you will find that the dead make lovely companions.

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Challenge

Twist Ending in 50 words or less.

In such a short amount of words it is hard to tell any story. See if you can write a story that sets expectations and subverts them in the word limit. Change the genre from horror to funny or the opposite. Or trick the reader into believing there is something there is not and reveal it in the last line. Surprise us. Here is an example of a short story by Hemingway: For sale: baby shoes, never worn.